Chinese Watches + US Tariffs

Has anyone here been hit by a customs bill yet? I have a few shipments of straps on the way and I’m debating a new alix watch. But I am concerned about getting smacked for a large extra bill since tariffs are supposed to be enforced starting March 4th.

$75-100 extra ($32 fee + 25% tariff + brokerage fee ) on a $150 watch would not be worth it imo

I also have straps enroute already does anyone know if they will be taxed?

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What features/design elements/additions would you like to see appear on Aliexpress watches?

There are so many good watches on Aliexpress and the business there seem willing to listen to customers (sometimes).
So with that in mind what would you like to see in upcoming releases?

I’m really attracted to retro designs from the 60s/70s, so firstly I’d like to see some of my favourite retro elements seeing a revival.

1. Radiate/sunburst brushing on cases.
Not circular, but radiating outward.

2. separate battery covers for digital/quartz watches.
Remember when some watches had a…

What features/design elements/additions would you like to see appear on Aliexpress watches?

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A new watch has arrived.

Hi guys.
Today I’m showing you this watch that I’ve never seen before.

It’s a 英雄 (Yingxiong) from Hangzhou Watch Factory. My colleague Zhang showed it to me and I couldn’t resist buying it. I was looking forward to a watch from this brand, I’d seen them with both ST5 from Tianjin and SB5 from Beijing. The surprise was when I saw that it has a signed BS-2, but I don’t know what the signature says. The polishing of the movement is like the Beijing one.
If…

A new watch has arrived.

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